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1. time.com › 5679371The True Story Behind the Series Godfather of Harlem - TIME

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   Sep 26, 2019 · EPIX’s 10-episode series, which premieres Sept. 29, is inspired by Johnson’s incredible life and picks up in 1963, immediately after his 11-year sentence in Alcatraz on a drug conspiracy charge.

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2. www.imdb.com › title › tt8080122Godfather of Harlem (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

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   Godfather of Harlem: Created by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein. With Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s.

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   • Genre: Crime, Drama
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4. allthatsinteresting.com › frank-lucasFrank Lucas And The True Story Behind 'American Gangster'

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   Dec 5, 2021 · Published December 5, 2021. Updated March 12, 2024. The Harlem kingpin who inspired "American Gangster," Frank Lucas began importing and distributing "Blue Magic" heroin in the late 1960s — and made a fortune. It’s no wonder why Ridley Scott made American Gangster, a movie based on the life of Harlem heroin kingpin Frank “Superfly” Lucas.

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5. allthatsinteresting.com › bumpy-johnsoBumpy Johnson And The True Story Behind 'Godfather Of Harlem'

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   Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. For more than 30 years, Bumpy Johnson was famous for being one of New York City’s most revered — and feared — crime bosses. His wife called him the “Harlem Godfather,” and for good reason.

6. www.esquire.com › entertainment › tvIs The Dropout Based On A True Story? What Really ... - Esquire

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   Sep 9, 2022 · George and Tyler Shultz (played by Sam Waterston and Dylan Minnette) Michael Desmond / Hulu. The grandfather-grandson duo exists in real life, and their story is as complicated as it seems in The ...

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7. screenrant.com › best-historical-tv-seriesThe 25 Best Historical TV Shows - Screen Rant

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   Jul 14, 2024 · David Morrissey , Eleanor Worthington-Cox , Mackenzie Crook , Julian Rhind-Tutt , Liana Cornell , Annabel Scholey , Nikolaj Lie Kaas , Hugo Speer. Seasons. 3. One of the best historical TV series on Prime Video when it comes to original shows is Brittania.

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   Who is Frank Lucas in 'episode' based on?

   • Denzel Washington’s character in the movie, Frank Lucas, was a close associate of Johnson’s who took over after his friend’s death. EPIX’s 10-episode series, which premieres Sept. 29, is inspired by Johnson’s incredible life and picks up in 1963, immediately after his 11-year sentence in Alcatraz on a drug conspiracy charge.

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   Is Frank Lucas based on a true story?

   • Though the 2007 movie is supposedly “based on a true story” — starring Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas — many in Lucas’s orbit have said that the film is largely fabricated. But piecing together the truth of his life and his many misdeeds is a daunting task.

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   Does Denzel Washington play Frank Lucas in 'American Gangster'?

   • This is (sort of) a prequel to American Gangster (2007) starring Denzel Washington. In that movie, Washington portrays Frank Lucas, who, in real life, ends up seizing control of the Harlem heroin market and all of Harlem from the 'retiring' Bumpy Johnson portrayed by Forest Whitaker in this series.

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   Is Lucas a real person in 'the dropout'?

   • Like a lot of players in The Dropout, he is rich as hell and remained so even after Theranos didn't pan out. Lucas passed away in late 2019. All of the main players in the Theranos scheme as depicted in the miniseries are real people, like Edmond Ku, Larry Ellison, and Sunny Balwani.

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   What happened to Frank Lucas?

   • After supposedly hobnobbing with some of New York’s wealthiest and most famous folks in the early 1970s, the famously fur-clad Frank Lucas was arrested in 1975, thanks in part to Roberts’ efforts (and some Mafia snitching). The drug lord’s assets were seized, including $584,683 in cash, and he was sentenced to 70 years in prison.

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   Is Frank Lucas buried under his dog's kennel in American Gangster?

   • When the authorities and corrupt officials, like Josh Brolin's Detective Nick Trupo, catch up on Frank Lucas in American Gangster, some of his hidden money is shown to be buried under his dog’s kennel. However, the true story implies that nothing of this sort ever happened.

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9. screenrant.com › american-gangster-true-storyAmerican Gangster True Story: 10 Biggest Changes The Movie Makes

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   May 15, 2023 · 1 Richie Roberts’ Role In Taking Down Frank Lucas Wasn’t That Major. American Gangster serves as one of many movie collaborations between Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott with the actor getting the spotlight as Richie Roberts. But despite the cat-and-mouse game that he plays with Lucas in the movie, the real Roberts admits it wasn’t just ...